Machine Operator

Toyota Boshoku America; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k with company match

Paid time off

Health, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America seeks a Material Handler to load and unload trucks, place and remove items from inventory, and operate packaging equipment. The role delivers parts to production areas and moves finished product from the line in a timely manner.

The candidate should have 1–3 years in automotive material handling or inventory control, with forklift experience. Strong English communication is required; training and leadership responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent is required.
• Some college or technical training is a plus.
• Minimum 1–3 years in automotive material handling/inventory control.
• Forklift license, training, or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and move items to inventory locations.
• Enter materials into inventory system and stage for production.
• Operate forklift, scanner, shrink wrapper and packing equipment safely.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and document records.
• Provide guidance to less experienced Material Handlers and train new staff.

Skills

Production knowledge

Kanban understanding

Material handling equipment

Basic math

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college or technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

• General Summary: Primary job focus is the loading & unloading of trucks, placing & removing items from inventory, and operating various packaging equipment. Additional responsibilities include delivering parts, materials, and supplies to the proper production area, and removing finished product from the line in a timely manner.
• Essential Job Functions:
• Removes finished product and excess parts from the production area.
• Stocks/re-stocks parts and products.
• Unloads in-bound trucks, enters materials into inventory, and stocks in proper location. Verifies shipment accuracy and inspects for damage.
• Removes products from inventory, stages the product, and loads out-bound trucks.
• Operations the following equipment in a safe and proper manner: fork lift, scanner, shrink wrapper, and various pieces of packing equipment.
• Supports the stocking of the production area to the proper level of parts, products, and packing & raw materials to insure effective operations.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and lift trucks.
• Provides training, leadership and guidance to new/less experienced Material Handlers.
• Maintains equipment, tools, and work area in a clean and professional manner.
• Maintains the proper documentation and record keeping.
• Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Essential Job Responsibilities

• General Summary: Primary job focus is the loading & unloading of trucks, placing & removing items from inventory, and operating various packaging equipment. Additional responsibilities include delivering parts, materials, and supplies to the proper production area, and removing finished product from the line in a timely manner.
• Essential Job Functions:
• Removes finished product and excess parts from the production area.
• Stocks/re-stocks parts and products.
• Unloads in-bound trucks, enters materials into inventory, and stocks in proper location. Verifies shipment accuracy and inspects for damage.
• Removes products from inventory, stages the product, and loads out-bound trucks.
• Operations the following equipment in a safe and proper manner: fork lift, scanner, shrink wrapper, and various pieces of packing equipment.
• Supports the stocking of the production area to the proper level of parts, products, and packing & raw materials to insure effective operations.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and lift trucks.
• Provides training, leadership and guidance to new/less experienced Material Handlers.
• Maintains equipment, tools, and work area in a clean and professional manner.
• Maintains the proper documentation and record keeping.
• Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Education

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Some college or technical school training/coursework is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in automotive material handling and/or inventory control.
• Forklift license, training, and/or experience is a plus.

Personal/Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of production processes or production, assembly, or manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with the Kanban process.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment preferred (e.g., HiLo, Forklift, etc.).
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Able to work in a fast paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to function both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work effectively within time constraints and deadlines, and handle stressful situations.
• Analytical skills, problem solving skills, and good judgment.
• Ability to work more than eight hours a day or to work a holiday or weekend if needed.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization.
• Must demonstrate commitment, entrepreneurship, innovation, perseverance, professionalism, self-discipline, and teamwork skills.
• Must be self-motivated, goal oriented, quality-driven, and capable of working with minimum supervision.

Language Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Japanese and/or Spanish is a plus.

Computer/Software

• Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.).
• Work Environment/Conditions:

Office: N/A

Plant: Standard automotive plant/warehouse environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.

Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 5% of the time.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, standing, and climbing or bending on, under, or near tooling and equipment for extended periods of time. Frequently required to reach, grasp, and manipulate parts, materials, or equipment. May be occasionally required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Eligibility for certain incentives and bonuses (e.g., Production Hourly KPI Achievement Quarterly Incentive or Salaried/Office Hourly KPI Annual KPI Achievement Bonus)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k with Company Match
• Optional tax advantaged accounts, such as Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA)
• Additional elective benefits are available
• Equal Opportunity Employer